Reliability Engineer - Principal / SPE

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically recognized Principal Optoelectronic Device Reliability Engineer to lead reliability engineering and product qualification activities for our portfolio of III-V InP based laser diodes and photodetectors. This role is responsible for defining reliability strategies, driving qualification programs, and ensuring robust, long-term performance of products across diverse applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead reliability and qualification strategies for optoelectronic devices (including laser diodes and photodetectors) from development through production.
• Generate and approve qualification plans in accordance with JEDEC, Telcordia, MIL-STD, GR-468, and customer-specific requirements.
• Apply physics-of-failure principles to assess and mitigate reliability risks in III-V optoelectronic materials and devices.
• Perform FMEA, FMECA, and failure-rate prediction activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage new product qualification programs as well as ongoing reliability monitoring of released products.
• Perform and review advanced failure analysis (FA) using techniques such as SEM, FIB cross-sectioning, X-ray, IR imaging, EDS, and optical/electrical characterization.
• Analyze degradation mechanisms specific to laser diodes (e.g., catastrophic optical damage, gradual aging, facet degradation) and photodetectors (e.g., dark current increase, responsivity loss, packaging-induced failures).
• Perform advanced statistical analysis of life-test and qualification data; generate clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations.
• Work closely with design engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, corporate quality, and FA teams to drive robust designs and corrective actions.
• Stay current with evolving optoelectronic reliability standards, test methodologies, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of III-V InP based laser diode and photodetector reliability, including device physics, degradation mechanisms and test methodologies.
• Excellent familiarity with JEDEC, GR-468, MIL-STD, Telcordia, and related qualification standards for optical and optoelectronic devices.
• Solid knowledge of optoelectronic device fabrication, assembly, inspection and test processes.
• Advanced experience with failure analysis techniques and tools applied to semiconductor and optoelectronic devices.
• Prominent hands-on experience with environmental and accelerated stress testing, such as HTOL, burn-in, temperature cycling, damp heat, thermal/mechanical shock, vibration.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data-interpretation skills.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and execution-focused, with a passion for technical excellence.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $98,000 – $200,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free access to Gym in Lowell and Milpitas locations.

EEO Statement

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law. Reasonable Accommodation: MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.